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- August 17, 2010, on C-Span III, speaks on private military contracting
- Examining the role of the military contractor
- Has the Privatization of National Security Gone Too Far? The Future of Military Contracting, November 14, 2008, 9:30-11:00am, New America Foundation
- David Isenberg on PressTV - US contractor with poor ratings hired again
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Category Archives: Afghanistan
The Afghan Legacy
New York Times July 5, 2013 Pg. 18 The Afghan Legacy Along with waging war in Afghanistan, the United States has worked to rebuild the country. But, after more than a… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
One Brit, One American, One Romanian, Four Nepalese, Three Indian (10) Civilian Contractors killed, 30 Injured in Taliban attack on Supreme Group compound
One Brit, One American, One Romanian, Four Nepalese, Three Indian (10) Civilian Contractors killed, 30 Injured in Taliban attack on Supreme Group compound Posted on July 2, 2013 USA Today July… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Taliban attack kills Ohioan
Taliban attack kills Ohioan By Azam Ahmed THE NEW YORK TIMES Wednesday July 3, 2013 7:16 AM Ahmad MASSOUD | XINHUA VIA M cCLATCHY NEWSPAPERSPeople inspect the aftermath of the attack… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Contract Administration of the Subsistence Prime Vendor Contract for Afghanistan Improved, but Additional Actions are Needed
Audit Report 07-02-2013 Acquisition Processes and Contract Management Contract Administration of the Subsistence Prime Vendor Contract for Afghanistan Improved, but Additional Actions are Needed (Project No. D2012-D000LD-0086.000) DODIG-2013-100 You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to … Continue reading
Taliban Attack On NATO Suppliers Kills 7 In Kabul
Agence France-Presse July 2, 2013 Taliban Attack On NATO Suppliers Kills 7 In Kabul By Sardar Ahmad, Agence France-Presse A Taliban truck bomb and gun attack killed seven people in the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Afghans Hitting U.S. Contractors With Questionable Fees
Bloomberg.com July 1, 2013 Afghans Hitting U.S. Contractors With Questionable Fees By Tony Capaccio, Bloomberg News U.S. government contractors in Afghanistan are being hit with millions of dollars in “mostly improper”… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Ex-Eaton police officer, Preble deputy killed in Afghanistan
Updated: 11:25 p.m. Tuesday, July 2, 2013 | Posted: 3:24 p.m. Tuesday, July 2, 2013 Ex-Eaton police officer, Preble deputy killed in Afghanistan Kurt Muncy (Photo courtesy Preble County Sheriff’s Office)… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Afghan Government Fees May Cost US Hundreds of Millions
Afghan Government Fees May Cost US Hundreds of Millions Today, SIGAR released an alert letter that follows up on SIGAR’s audit that identified nearly $1 billion in business taxes and penalties… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Pentagon Propaganda Efforts Continue
USAToday.com June 27, 2013 Pentagon Propaganda Efforts Continue By Tom Vanden Brook, USA Today The Defense Department wants to continue working with contractors to pump propaganda into Afghanistan despite a recent… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Government likely to push ahead with banning private security firms in Afghanistan
Global Insight June 25, 2013 Government likely to push ahead with banning private security firms in Afghanistan Omar Hamid The Afghan government announced on Monday (24 June) that it would go… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading